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Lishi Lock Picks: 2-in-1 Picks and Decoders

Lishi 2-in-1 picks

Pick the lock and read its key with one tool

Each Lishi is cut for one keyway. It picks the lock, then reads the cuts so you know its key. Find your Lishi.

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Find your Lishi in three taps

Each tool is made for specific . Tell us what you're opening and we'll show you the pick and decoder that fits it.

New to Lishi? See how a Lishi works, with a 3D model you can step through.

What are you opening?

Why a Lishi

One tool that picks, decodes and teaches you the lock

A pick and tension wrench open the lock. A Lishi opens it and then tells you how the key is cut, because the grid on the blade shows where every pin set. Match it to your keyway and it sits right on the pins from the first try.

  • Pick and decode in one

    Lift each pin to the shear line, open the lock, then read the cut depths straight off the grid on the blade.

  • Made for one keyway

    Each Lishi slides into the keyway it is named for, so the arms land on the pins instead of fighting the warding.

  • No separate tension wrench

    The 2-in-1 tensions the plug itself, so you hold one tool and feel every pin set through it.

Shop original Lishi 2-in-1 picks and decoders for the locks on American homes and cars: Schlage SC1 and SC4, Kwikset KW1 and KW5, American Lock AM5 padlocks, and car profiles for Hyundai, Kia, Chrysler and VW. Each Lishi picks the lock pin by pin, then reads the cut depths on its decoder grid, so once the plug turns you already know the bitting. Want every house keyway in one order? The Lishi Residential 5-Pack is the full home set.

New to Lishi work? Pair your first tool with the Beginners Visual Guide for pin feedback, tension control and decoding practice.

Lishi lock picks

Pick and decode by matching the exact keyway

A Lishi lock pick is a keyway-specific 2-in-1 pick and decoder. It gives you a guided picking path, pin or wafer position marks, and a decoding grid so you can work one lock profile with much more visual feedback than a standard hook pick.

The important rule is simple: Lishi tools are not universal. Choose by the lock's exact keyway, pin count, and lock family. In the US that usually means Schlage SC1, SC4, or SC20; Kwikset KW1 or KW5; AM5 for compatible American Lock padlocks; or a vehicle-specific Lishi for automotive wafer locks.

New to this tool style? Add the Beginners Visual Guide so the pin states, tension, feedback, and decoding marks make sense before you start practicing.

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Home locks

Which home locks can these Lishi picks open?

Each of these Lishi tools picks and decodes one family of residential locks, so the job is to match the tool to your key or keyway.

  • A Schlage house lock with five cuts on the key is the C keyway, and the Lishi SC1 is cut for it.
  • A six-pin Schlage on the same C keyway takes the Lishi SC4.
  • Schlage in offices, schools and apartment buildings often runs on a master key system across several Classic keyways. The Lishi SC20 is cut to the L all-section profile, so it enters the whole family: the C, CE, E, EF, F, FG and G keyways and the H, J, K and L sections.
  • A Kwikset with five cuts is the KW1 keyway, and the Lishi KW1 is made for it.
  • A six-pin Kwikset on the same keyway takes the Lishi KW5.
  • American Lock padlocks on the AM3, AM5 and AM7 keyways, the kind you find on gates, sheds and trailers, open with the Lishi AM5.

One tool, two pin counts. A six-pin Lishi (KW5, SC4 or SC20) also works five-pin locks on the same keyway with a small spacer at the face of the lock, so if you meet both, the six-pin tool covers more doors. If every lock you work is five-pin, the KW1 or SC1 sits at the right depth straight out of the packet.

If you're not sure which one you've got, look for a stamp on the key and count the cuts, then compare the keyway with the photos on the tool's page. The brand name on the door isn't enough on its own.

Working residential calls? The Lishi Residential Large Pack puts all six of these tools in one order and saves you 15% on buying them separately.

How it works

How to use a Lishi 2-in-1 pick and decoder

  1. Match the tool to the keyway. Read the profile off the lock or the key, whether that's a Schlage SC1, a Kwikset KW1 or a vehicle profile like HU66, and choose that exact Lishi.
  2. Insert the tool fully and apply light tension through it. Use the same gentle turning pressure you'd use with a tension wrench.
  3. Work one position at a time. The numbered scale on the handle tells you which pin or wafer the lifter is under. Feel each one, find the binder and lift it until it sets before you move on.
  4. The lock opens when every position is set.
  5. Decode the lock while it's open. Keep the plug turned, run the lifter back across each position and read the depth off the grid. Those numbers are the key's bitting, and a key can be cut from them.

Because every Lishi is cut for one profile, it gives you much clearer feedback than a general hook, and that's also why it's worth checking the profile before you buy. On US homes, the SC1 and KW1 cover the most common 5-pin Schlage and Kwikset doors. For cars, you choose your profile from the Lishi 2-in-1 range. If pin feedback is new to you, the Beginners Visual Guide covers Lishi tools alongside pin tumbler basics.

Which Lishi lock pick do you need?

Start with the lock profile, not the brand name alone. A Schlage tool will not fit a Kwikset keyway, and an automotive tool must match the vehicle lock profile.

Tool routeKeyway / profileLock familyBest fitStart here
Lishi SC1Schlage C, 5-pinSchlage residentialThe common five-pin Schlage house lock and practice locksBest first Schlage route when the lock uses SC1
Lishi SC4Schlage C, 6-pinSchlage residentialSix-pin Schlage C cylinders, and five-pin with a spacerChoose when you meet six-pin Schlage C locks
Lishi SC20Schlage L, all-sectionSchlage Classic familyEvery Classic keyway from C to G plus the H, J, K and L sectionsOne tool for master-keyed Schlage buildings
Lishi KW1Kwikset KW1, 5-pinKwikset residentialCommon 5-pin Kwikset cylindersBest first Kwikset route when the lock uses KW1
Lishi KW5Kwikset KW1 keyway, 6-pinKwikset residentialSix-pin Kwikset cylinders, and five-pin with a spacerChoose when you meet six-pin Kwikset locks
Lishi AM5AM3 / AM5 / AM7American Lock padlocksCompatible American Lock padlock keywaysA focused padlock route when the AM keyway matches
Automotive Lishi toolsVehicle-specific wafer keywaysCar door and ignition locksChoose by make, model, year, and lock profileUse the compatibility list before choosing a vehicle tool

Match the keyway before you buy.

Which car Lishi do you need?

Car Lishi tools are named by keyway profile, not by car. Find your make below, then confirm the model and year on the full vehicle list before you choose a profile.

ProfileCommon makesNote
HY17 / HY20 / KY14Hyundai, KiaHyundai and Kia changed keyways across model years, so match yours on the vehicle list.
CY24Chrysler, Dodge, JeepCheck your model and year on the vehicle list before you order.
HU162 (8 and 9 cut)Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, SkodaNewer VW Group cars use the HU162 series. The vehicle list tells you which cut count is yours.

Car locks change between trims, model years and markets, so small differences between locks mean we can't promise a fit on every car. Check the vehicle list first. Our returns cover unused tools in their original packaging, so a Lishi that has been tried in a lock counts as used and can't come back.

Before you add to cart

The right Lishi is the one that fits the lock

If you're buying your first Lishi, start with the lock in front of you. Read the keyway and count the pins, and check the lock family before you choose the tool that's cut for it. Most buying mistakes happen when people choose by brand name alone.

Every tool here ships from our US warehouse in plain packaging, with free US shipping over $49. If you're not sure which profile you've got, ask us before you order and we'll help you match it.

Lishi lock pick FAQ

What is a Lishi lock pick?

A Lishi lock pick is a keyway-specific 2-in-1 tool. It combines a guided pick with a decoding grid, so you can work individual pins or wafers and then read the key bitting after the lock turns.

Are Lishi lock picks universal?

Each Lishi is cut for one specific keyway or lock profile, which is exactly why it gives such clear feedback. A Schlage SC1 Lishi is made for SC1 locks and a Kwikset KW1 Lishi is made for KW1 locks, so match the tool to your lock before you order. Vehicle Lishis work the same way, and each one is matched to a car's lock profile.

Do I need a separate tension wrench with a Lishi?

You don't need one. A 2-in-1 Lishi does the tensioning itself, so you apply light turning pressure through the tool and work each position with the lifter. The decoder is built into the same body.

How do I know a Lishi is genuine?

Genuine Lishi tools carry the Mr. Li silhouette logo and are cut for one named profile. Every Lishi we sell, from the Original Lishi house tools to the Lishi 2-in-1 car range, is genuine.

Are the Lishi picks on Amazon the same as these?

You'll find Lishi tools on Amazon too, and the quality of the copies varies. We sell these through our own LockPickWorld store rather than through Amazon, and we're not connected to Amazon in any way. Whichever seller you buy from, check for the Mr. Li logo and make sure the profile matches your lock exactly.

Which Lishi should I choose for Schlage locks?

Count the cuts on the key first. Five cuts on the common C keyway is the SC1, and six cuts is the SC4. For master-keyed Schlage buildings, choose the SC20: it is cut to the L all-section profile at the top of Schlage's Classic keyway tree, so it enters every keyway below it, from C, E, F and G to the H, J and K sections.

Which Lishi should I choose for Kwikset locks?

The KW1 is cut for the common five-pin Kwikset lock, and the KW5 is the six-pin version of the same keyway. The KW5 also works five-pin Kwikset locks with a small spacer at the face of the lock, so it is the one to choose if you meet both.

Can a six-pin Lishi pick a five-pin lock?

Yes, on the same keyway. Fit a small spacer between the tool and the face of the lock and the six-pin KW5, SC4 or SC20 lines up with a five-pin cylinder, so one tool covers both. If all your locks are five-pin, the KW1 or SC1 needs no spacer and sits at the right depth from the start.

Can one Lishi pick work on cars and house locks?

Each Lishi is made for one family of locks, so car tools and house tools are separate. For cars, find your profile on our vehicle compatibility list. For home locks, use the keyway table above to choose the Schlage, Kwikset or American Lock tool that matches.

Why pair a Lishi with the Beginners Visual Guide?

The Beginners Visual Guide explains pin states, tension, feedback, and lock mechanics visually. That makes the markings on a 2-in-1 pick easier to understand while you practice.

Who uses Lishi tools?

Locksmiths, auto technicians and locksport pickers. A Lishi 2-in-1 picks the lock and decodes it in the same tool, so you finish with the key cuts as well as an open lock.
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